ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258024 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flaunt
distortion
archetypal
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
exasperation
ramble
immoderate
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
deferment
repentant
drab

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
abate
civility
enhance
equitable

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
precept
antidote
repeated
oblivious

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."